Senior Arboriculturist in City of Westminster

Join our growing national arboricultural team. AtkinsRéalis is an award-winning, world-class engineering and environmental consultancy, delivering some of the UK's most exciting and high-profile infrastructure and development projects. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are seeking to recruit Senior Arboriculturists to join our expanding national team. These home-based or hybrid positions offer flexible working arrangements and can be undertaken from locations across Great Britain, subject to the ability to travel to project sites and meetings as required.

The role provides opportunities to work on projects at local, regional and national scales, alongside a highly experienced team of arboricultural and environmental professionals. We are looking for individuals who are keen to apply their technical expertise, manage projects, support colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of our arboricultural team. Our Arboricultural team is recognised for delivering technical excellence across transport, energy, water, defence, residential, commercial and development sectors.

Working closely with ecologists, landscape architects, planners and engineers, we help clients successfully balance development needs with the protection and enhancement of trees and the wider environment.

Our Arboricultural team has supported the delivery of some of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure and development projects. We work alongside leading engineers, planners, ecologists and environmental specialists, providing specialist arboricultural advice from project inception through to construction and operation. Our projects span major transport, energy, water, defence and development schemes across the UK, offering opportunities to contribute to projects of national importance while helping to deliver positive outcomes for trees, biodiversity and communities.

This role would suit candidates holding a minimum Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in Arboriculture and who are confident in delivering arboricultural consultancy services across a range of project types. The successful candidate will be experienced in undertaking tree surveys in accordance with BS5837:2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction – Recommendations, and be competent in preparing technical reports to support planning applications and development projects. You will also have experience undertaking tree condition and risk-based surveys and producing clear, pragmatic advice for clients.

As part of a multidisciplinary consultancy, you will work closely with colleagues from across environmental and engineering disciplines. We are therefore looking for someone who enjoys collaborative working, can manage their own workload effectively, and is confident taking ownership of projects while providing technical leadership and guidance to colleagues where required. The successful candidate will also be expected to manage projects, support and mentor junior team members, undertake technical review of deliverables and contribute to business development and client relationship activities.

Why Join AtkinsRéalis?

• Flexible home-based or hybrid working with opportunities to support projects locally, regionally and nationally.
• Opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest and most high-profile infrastructure and development projects.
• Supportive and highly experienced arboricultural team.
• Collaboration with leading specialists across ecology, planning, landscape architecture and engineering.
• A diverse and varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Clear career progression pathways, whether your aspirations are technical, project management or people leadership focused.
• Support towards professional accreditation and continuing professional development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to creating sustainable places and resilient infrastructure.

About Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Arboricultural qualification (or equivalent)
• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector qualification
• Membership of the Arboricultural Association
• Professional membership of a relevant industry body desirable.

Requirements

• Highly motivated and able to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and deliver projects to programme and budget.
• Experience undertaking surveys and reporting in accordance with BS5837:2012.
• Good knowledge of arboricultural legislation, planning policy and industry best practice.
• Experience producing high-quality technical reports for planning and development projects.
• Experience managing arboricultural projects and client relationships.
• Ability to undertake technical review and quality assurance of reports and project deliverables.
• Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent report-writing abilities.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with AutoCAD (desirable, but not essential).
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance procedures and systems (desirable).
• Able to undertake travel throughout the UK to support site surveys, project delivery and client requirements.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and excellent opportunities for professional and career development.
• Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

We’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.